Hosted by Kristin and Tim Canon, Brittany and Parker Champion and Angie and John Holland on Friday, May 6th.
Location: The Holland Residence
6 couples
$275 per person / $550 per couple

Dinner and a show! Join us for a lively and delicious dinner party bringing the fun of a teppanyaki-style restaurant to the comfort of a backyard. Your meal will be prepared by a highly-skilled chef at a traditional teppanyaki table and grill, using top-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Dishes include classic chicken, shrimp, steak and veggie options!

Not only will the food be delicious, but you will have the opportunity to experience a premium sake tasting, led by certified sake professional, Kathryn Dean. Kathryn has curated sake events around the country and will take you on an exciting sake journey -- from Nigori to Daiginjo!

Location: The Filsinger Residence
Date: Saturday, August 27th
10 Couples
$300 per Couple

Get ready for an evening of color and everything Oaxacan: we are bringing the iconic GUELAGUETZA Los Angeles restaurant to the Palisades for the evening! GUELAGUETZA is the most Oaxacan cuisine you will find outside of Mexico, and we are pairing their Mole with a perfected margarita! We'll begin with a cocktail hour and move on to a multi-course dinner. You will indulge in Oaxacan classics like enmoladas (black mole chicken enchiladas served with queso fresco) and salsa de carne frita (pork ribs fried in a spicy tomato sauce served with rice and beans). At the end of the evening, you'll leave with a Oaxacan token after you dine al fresco.

High Intensity Interval Training with Jeff the Fitness Pro

Date: Saturday, February 26 | Noon
Location: The Knights Residence

Spots: 20+

$125 per person

Description: Saturday morning will be sure to make you sweat and work off the week with Jeff's fueled workout! Let your body be your machine as your squat, lunge, push, plank, and jump through this high energy interval training class. Incinerate calories, strengthen your core, increase lean body mass, all the while revving your metabolism to new heights, set to the backdrop of great music and movement.

Background:
Bio:
Jeff McMullen, with 30 years experience in the fitness industry, is an award winning, global fitness presenter based in Los Angeles, CA. Jeff has managed group fitness programs for high end clubs Equinox and the Bay Club; been featured or starred in over 20 fitness DVDs; and is a Master Trainer for The AXLE Workout?, BOSU , Matrix RIDE, and TRX
FACEBOOK: @JamminJeffFitness
INSTAGRAM: @jefffitnesspro
WEBSITE: Jeff-Fitnesspro.com
Certified: ACE, AFAA, NASM

Donated by Alina and Rodney Knight

Location: The Filsingers Residence
Date: Thursday, May 5th | 12:30-2:30
Spots: 16
Price: $100/per Mommy + Child
Age: 3-5yrs

Please join your preschooler for a fun afternoon of crafts, jewelry making and yummy snacks. We will be joined by jewelry making parlor: Kidd's Jewelry Heist in making some fun, age appropriate jewelry. Don't let the word "jewelry" turn you off, this is for both boys and girls and is meant to be a fun crafting afternoon. Perfect time to make a last minute Mother's Day Gift! Both Mommy + Child will be participating, making matching mini me "charmed" pieces.
Entertainment: Kidd's Jewelry Heist of Pasadena

Hosts: Alix Carlson, Katie Drake and Krista Filsinger

Please join us for an elegant evening with friends. Enjoy a cocktail reception around the outdoor fire. Next we will be seated under the warmth of our overhead heaters to enjoy a 4 course chef dinner. All of this will be paired with exceptional wines, signature cocktails, and sophisticated decor. No night would be complete without some live music around the piano. We cant wait to celebrate with you!

Hosted by Mike & Anna Hurst and Tom & Holly Manzo

Location: The Hurst Residence

Date: January 8th, 2022

10 couples

$400 a couple

Covid vaccine required

A time honored Christmas Faire tradition is back this year by popular demand - the cookie exchange. Please bring 3-4 dozen of your favorite homemade cookies or bars to exchange with the group. At the end of the party you will go home with a box bursting with all kinds of cookies and bars. After our exchange we will enjoy a lovely lunch together. We are thrilled to once again be able to participate in this wonderful holiday tradition.

Hosted by Anna Hurst & Holly Manzo

Location: The Hurst Residence

20 spots

$50 a person

Date: Thursday, December 16th at 11:00 AM

Calling all little Ninjas. (Preschool-Pre-K)

Come and gather at Palisades Rec Park for a high kicking, palm striking good time with your friends.

Join Sensei Gerry Blanck of Gerry Blanck's Martial Arts Studio- Yoshukai Karate as he shares some engaging demonstrations and fun martial arts games.

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

We asked your little Ninjas have a chaperone present.

$35 per child

15 spots (for kids)
Date: TBD early spring, weekday 12:00-1:30

Donated by: Gerry Blanck

Burgers, Beers and BB's: An "Adult" Airsoft Afternoon.

Enjoy all the Squid Game'esque fun of childhood right in the Palisades with nine other moving targets.

Guests will be divided into various teams to play airsoft games (e.g., five-vs-five, capture the flag, "protect the president" and a concluding battle royale)

Includes gourmet burgers, craft beers, all the bbs, compressed gas, and co2 you can shoot.

So, sign up for this amusing, inebriated afternoon of shooting your friends in the name of charity and service to others.

Number of Guests: 10 men

Date and Time: April 23rd 3-7pm

Cost: $125 per guest

Hosted by James Childress

This is an outdoor event. Proof of COVID vaccination required. Masks optional.

Equipment:

"Your son's" airsoft gun (I have a few extras but you may want your own?)

mandatory eye protection provided

long sleeves shirts, a thick sweatshirt, pants and closed toe shoes or boots are strongly recommended

gloves suitable for ropes/rappelling

a willingness to Uber

18 ANNUAL BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT "RANCHO DE LOS BITTING"
Enjoy the live music of "The Sultans of String" with Jai Winding sitting in on piano
while dining on the most delicious personally prepared - secret recipes - meal
imaginable. It's a Food Channel worthy BBQ with all the fixens?chicken, carne
asada, Jack Daniels baked beans, Southern style sides, homemade desserts. You can
sip the famous "Spring Flings", some fine wine and enjoy James Childress' home
smoked salmon. You will sing, feast and find new friends - all the while supporting
St. Matthew's Outreach.
Hosts: "THE SULTANS OF STRING", Stefanie Wilson, Christine Purcell, Michelle & Phil Abrams, Kathy & Bill Bitting, Lynne Brickner & Jerry Gallard, James & Amy Childress, Peter Dubrawski & Gretchen Jaeger, Nona & Bill Greene, Brian & Eleanor Keare, Mary Lou & Bill Loper, Lissa & Steve Purdy, Alexa & Jorge Villen, Becky & Jai Winding.
Location: The Bitting Home in Pacific Palisades
Date: June 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Cost per person: $100/PERSON
Spots Available: 40

Enjoy friendship, classical guitar and dinner inspired by Sayulita Beach, one of the most unique surfing villages in the world....located near the famed resort town of Punta Mita, this legendary surf spot attracts visitors from around the world, which has made it one of the best places to sample traditional mexican cuisine infused by the culinary influences of the southern African coast, the Indonesian Islands, France, Brazil and Portugal. It is an evening not to be missed.
House Host: Lisa and Andrew Goldman
Co-hosts: Bruce & Dana Freeman, the Keares, Bittings,
Villens, Windings
No date as yet.
Cost per person: $125/per person
Spots Available: 42

SOMMELIER-LED FRENCH WINE TASTING EVENING
Spend an evening learning about and tasting delicious French wines from France's best wine regions. Heavy appetizers will be served.
HOSTS: BROOKE KATHREIN, WHITNEY BREJCHA, & WHITNEY CAMPEAU
LOCATION: THE BREJCHA HOME
DATE: APRIL 22, 2022 | 7:30 PM
COST PER PERSON: $100/PERSON
SPOTS AVAILABLE: 15

Bourbon and Barbecue

Enjoy the taste of southern hospitality with fellow parishioners at the Childress Home. The evening includes a discussion about and sampling of a range of bourbons. In addition, a light dinner of barbecued meats will be served to complete the indulgent and charitable evening

Please, leave wives, children, pets, worries (and car keys) behind, and enjoy a night of bourbon, barbecue and bonding.

This is an indoor/outdoor event. Proof of COVID vaccination required. Masks optional.

Guests: 18, Men only.

Date: March 12, 2022

Time: 7:30PM

Hosted by: Charles Simonds & James Childress

Price: $250

Value: Priceless!

Join fellow parishoners for a delicious lunch followed by a lively discussion about your current favorite book! Bring a new copy of your book to trade - you'll go home with someone else's favorite.
HOSTS: KATHY BITTING, SUE GANZ, and SARAH MILLER
LOCATION: THE MILLER HOME-1037 16th Street, #1 Santa Monica 90403
DATE: Saturday, May 7th Noon-Two O'Clock
COST PER PERSON: $50/PERSON
SPOTS AVAILABLE: OPEN TO 12 BOOK LOVERS

A FAMILY NATURE WALK WITH THE RECTOR
A walk for all ages! Let's take a nature hike and learn more about the grounds at St. Matthew's. Refreshments and breakfast to follow!
Hosts: Rev. Bruce A. Freeman
Location: St. Matthews
Date: January 15, 2022 9am. Meet on church patio
Cost per person: $25/family
Spots available: Unlimited

LOVELY LITTLE VALENTINES
Join us for a Valentine filled morning, decorating treats! Kids can get creative with their imagination and take their yummy works of art home in a goody bag.
HOSTS: Kirstin Ericson, Jonelle Sampson, and Hillary Janneck
DATE: TBD
COST: $75/family
*Open to all St. Matthew's Preschool Families

COACH CHRISTIAN AND LITTLE KIX
Come on out and join your fellow preschool and pre-k kiddos, learn the basics of soccer! a fun hour of skills and games, which will be sure to make your little one love the sport! The lesson is 1 hour long!
HOST: Coach Christian
DATE: TBD
COST: 50/per person
SPOTS: 10

CAMPING

Preschool Father/Child Camping Trip

Host Families: Drake, Ellis, Kathrein, Malleck, Manzo

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Price: $75

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

Pre-K Father/Child Camping Trip

Hosted by The Sheldon and Murphy Families

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

Kindergarten/Dad Camping Adventure

Location: La Jolla Group Campground, Point Mugu State Park

Date: Either Friday, June 3 or Friday, June 10 based on camp ground availability. We will let everyone know as soon as the date is reserved.

Hosts: Andy Fohrer, Tony De La Rosa, Andrew Demming, and Mike Kathrein

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

1st Grade Child/Father Camping Trip

Hosted by Andrew Devkar and Ryan Harter

Date/Location: TBD

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

2nd Grade Father/Child Camping Adventure

Date: April 29th, 2022

Hosted by the Gaunts, Chuck/Alison Murphy, and the Sheldons

Location: El Capitan

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

3rd Grade Father/Child Camping Adventure

Hosted by Will Adams and Charlie Jackson

Date/Location TBD

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

4th Grade Father/Child Camping Adventure

Hosted by Greg Heidt, Chuck/ Alison Murphy, and Grady Sheldon

Date: 4/30

Location: El Capitan

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

5th Grade Father/Child Camping Adventure

Hosted by Jorge Villen and Chris Clark

Date/Location TBD

*Camping trips are only open to St. Matthew's Parish School students and will be held in accordance with whatever governmental COVID requirements mandate at the time of the parties.

Enjoy a lovely dinner accompanied by some fabulous wine. Wines will include 1st and 2nd growth Bordeaux, Napa cult wine, and other hard to find and interesting wines.

Date TBD (late winter or spring)

20 people or 10 couples

$250 per person/$500 per couple